Deterrence

What do we mean by deterrence?

The act or a means of deterring. noun

Measures taken by a state or an alliance of states to prevent hostile action by another state. noun

The act of deterring, or that which deters; a hindrance; a deterrent. noun

That which deters; a deterrent; a hindrance. noun

The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred noun

Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action noun

The art of producing in one's enemy the fear to attack noun

A communication that makes you afraid to try something noun

The act or process of discouraging actions or preventing occurrences by instilling fear or doubt or anxiety noun

A negative motivational influence noun

The act of deterring, or the state of being deterred.

Action taken by states or alliances of nations against equally powerful alliances to prevent hostile action.

The art of producing in one's enemy the fear of attacking.

Words that are spelled similarly to deterrence:
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Words that rhyme with deterrence:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe deterrence:
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Nouns that are often described by the adjective deterrence:
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